All earthquakes re-rated using the moment magnitude scale have been rated higher than they had been rated using the Richter scale.

Name: All earthquakes re-rated using the moment magnitude scale have been rated higher than they had been rated using the Richter scale.
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The moment magnitude scale and the Richter scale measure different aspects of an earthquake's energy, and while they often give similar results, they do not always result in higher ratings on the moment magnitude scale.

All Earthquakes Re-Rated Using the Moment Magnitude Scale Have Been